Clippers coach Doc Rivers released a statement through the team Monday night.

"We are all trying to figure out everything as it goes and just do our best and we hope that it is the right answer," Rivers said in the statement. "I’m still going to do my best and do what I think is best for the team and for everybody in this case. It is very difficult because there are so many emotions in this. This is a very emotional subject, this is personal."

Here is his full statement:

BREAKING NEWS: Doc Rivers has just issued a statement on behalf of the organization. | READ » http://t.co/hVcXORP8rl

Clippers stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin haven't tweeted since the start of the playoffs and as of 3 p.m. hadn't posted anything regarding the news. Reactions from players, owners, media members and more:

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